Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robinsonianus
ID:
1319856

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mtot.) Lye

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Lidia 7: 97 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332310



Common Names

  • Cyperus Robinsonianus
  • Robinson's Cyperus
  • Robinson's Cyperus Bush


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Description

Cyperus robinsonianus (also called Robinson's Cyperus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, slender leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Cyperus robinsonianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyperus robinsonianus has small yellow flowers with a white centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyperus robinsonianus is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Cyperus robinsonianus

Cyperus robinsonianus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Cyperus robinsonianus FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cyperus robinsonianus?

Cyperus robinsonianus is found in wetlands and moist areas in tropical and subtropical regions.

What type of soil does Cyperus robinsonianus prefer?

Cyperus robinsonianus prefers a moist, well-draining soil with a neutral pH.

How much light does Cyperus robinsonianus need?

Cyperus robinsonianus needs bright, indirect light.

Species in the Cyperus genus

Cyperus acuminatus, Cyperus acuticarinatus, Cyperus aethiops, Cyperus affinis, Cyperus afroalpinus, Cyperus afrodunensis, Cyperus afroechinatus, Cyperus afromontanus, Cyperus afropumilus, Cyperus afrovaricus, Cyperus aggregatus, Cyperus ajax, Cyperus alatus, Cyperus albiceps, Cyperus albogracilis, Cyperus albopilosus, Cyperus albopurpureus, Cyperus albosanguineus, Cyperus albostriatus, Cyperus albus, Cyperus alleizettei, Cyperus almensis, Cyperus alopecuroides, Cyperus alterniflorus, Cyperus alternifolius, Cyperus altochrysocephalus, Cyperus altomicroglumis, Cyperus altsonii, Cyperus alulatus, Cyperus amabilis, Cyperus amauropus, Cyperus amuricocompressus, Cyperus amuricus, Cyperus anderssonii, Cyperus angolensis, Cyperus angustatus, Cyperus anisitsii, Cyperus ankaizinensis, Cyperus ankaratrensis, Cyperus antillanus, Cyperus appendiculatus, Cyperus aquatilis, Cyperus arenarius, Cyperus armstrongii, Cyperus aromaticus, Cyperus arsenei, Cyperus articulatus, Cyperus aschenbornianus, Cyperus assimilis, Cyperus astartodes,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Kåre Arnstein Lye (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lye' in the authors string.
Killian Mtotomwema (d.1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mtot.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77117290-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].